Southbridge Fire Brigade

04/04/2026

Wednesday night training involved honing door entry techniques, followed by coordinated search and rescue drills, including patient extraction scenarios.

05/03/2026

Last night’s training scenario involved simulating a stubble fire, allowing the crew to become familiar with the operation of the new 4511 spray bars.

With more controlled burns planned following harvest, we ask growers and farmers to check conditions carefully before lighting any fires.

You can notify Fire Com on 0800 336 922 to give them a heads up on your controlled burn and use this https://www.checkitsalright.nz/ as well.

31/01/2026

Hi can we please remind people to fully extinguish their fires down at the beach before they leave. With warmer dryer and stronger winds conditions this could have been a lot worse.
These photos are from our call last night.

22/01/2026

This past Sunday we run our annual 2 man water way competition for The Doyle cup.
The winners on the day by 7seconds was SFF A.Carter and QFF B.McCartin.
It was a great afternoon for members and their family’s. The 2 big kids both Montgomery’s got to have play with the V8 pump as well.
Presentation was back at the station after a couple cold brown fizzes and bbq.

12/01/2026

NEW SPUDS
Fire brigade fundraiser outside 57 High Street Southbridge
Or at A&S Motors - Challenge Southbridge
2.5kg - $5
5kg -$10
Thank you for your support

07/01/2026

This weekend is set to be a scorcher! 🌞💨

That comes with Extreme Fire Danger though. So to ensure everyone is safe over the weekend we are suspending all active fire permits from 11:59pm Friday 9th January until 08:00 Monday 12th January.

We are encouraging everyone to do the following over the weekend:
❌ Do not light any fires during this time.
🕵Check on any previous burn piles - even if they are over a week old
🌾People should be careful carrying out any hot works, or works that cause sparks, including mowing lawns in the cooler parts of the day like the early morning (sorry neighbours)
🔥If you see any smoke or flames, call 111 immediately!

We are still in a Restricted Fire Season, so if you are planning to light a fire after this weekend go to www.checkitsalright.nz and apply for a permit. All permits that were suspended will be active again after 08:00am Monday 12th January.

31/12/2025

Happy new year everyone. Heres a look back at our 2025 calls.

24/12/2025

Come and see the boys at the Fire Station corner to get your freshly dug Xmas new spuds.
It’s going to a great cause.
$10 for a 2.5kg
$20 for a 5kg

15/12/2025

⚠ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 ⚠

At 11.59 pm tonight the Canterbury District will move to Restricted Fire Season. That mean's that all open air fires will require a permit.

Please note that the Canterbury and Mid-South Canterbury boundaries are split and this applies to Canterbury North of the Rakaia River.

𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 👉 https://www.firepermit.nz/FENZ/Welcome.aspx

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 👉 It is a requirement to check and comply with the conditions of your permit.

To double check the fire season, check the weather conditions in your area or for any other rural fire safety education please visit https://checkitsalright.nz/

14/12/2025

Spuds can be brought from A&S motors and also outside 57 High Street Southbridge.

Wednesday Night from 6.30. -8pm
Friday Night 5-7pm at the Fire Station

We are selling new season potatoes 🥔.
2.5 kg for $10 or 5kg for $20kg. Pick up from the station Friday nights starting this Friday the 12th between 5 and 7pm.
To pre order private message Nigel McCartin. Or email [email protected]
Thanks for your support